Forum: Electrical
08-09-2020, 10:15 PM
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I'd check the output wire from the regulator to...
I'd check the output wire from the regulator to see what voltage is being sent to the field. Should be close to 12V to get max alternator output. You can file a needle point on your voltmeter probe...
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Forum: Electrical
08-09-2020, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,701
13.6 is more like a float level than a charge...
13.6 is more like a float level than a charge level. My best guess (and it is a guess, without further measurements) is that the batteries are toast. This kind of behavior (low battery reaches...
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Forum: Ignition System
06-05-2019, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,101
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Forum: Ignition System
06-04-2019, 11:55 PM
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Views: 7,101
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Forum: Ignition System
06-04-2019, 08:09 PM
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Views: 7,101
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Forum: Ignition System
05-27-2019, 03:56 PM
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Forum: Ignition System
05-25-2019, 07:12 PM
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Views: 7,101
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Forum: Electrical
03-27-2019, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,634
I have one of those as well and I like it. I...
I have one of those as well and I like it. I sprung for the control panel too. Mine is the previous generation, so the starter interrupt is me. It has a thermal sensor in there, so if you draw over...
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Forum: Electrical
03-26-2019, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,634
Why hasn't this been done already?
I would like to see a 1-2-ALL battery switch with a mechanical OFF gateway. The switch would turn normally through positions 1, 2 and ALL but to attain OFF the user would have to push the handle in...
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Forum: Electrical
03-26-2019, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,634
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Forum: Electrical
03-26-2019, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,634
Same here. Alternator charges both batteries...
Same here. Alternator charges both batteries regardless of switch position. Same thing with the charger (dual battery output). The switch only governs which battery(s) the juice flows out of....
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Forum: Electrical
03-26-2019, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,634
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Forum: Electrical
03-26-2019, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,634
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Forum: Electrical
03-26-2019, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,634
At the risk of being labelled a heretic, I use...
At the risk of being labelled a heretic, I use and like my Blue Sea Automatic Charging Relay. I don't do extended cruising or have exotic electrical demands, so simple is better for me. One switch,...
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Forum: Electrical
03-25-2019, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,634
Trevor, it sounds to me like your alternator...
Trevor, it sounds to me like your alternator repairman is not up to speed on the function of a marine battery switch so any advice coming from him on the subject is suspect. I'm not disparaging him,...
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Forum: Electrical
03-25-2019, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,634
There are a LOT of variables here.
The guiding...
There are a LOT of variables here.
The guiding principle is the alternator field cannot change instantly. Therefore if you disconnect it from the battery(s), the regulator cannot cut the field...
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Forum: Electrical
03-25-2019, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,634
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Forum: Electrical
03-25-2019, 06:05 PM
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Views: 6,634
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Forum: Electrical
03-25-2019, 06:03 PM
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Views: 6,634
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Forum: Electrical
08-03-2018, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,858
Joe's advice is good.
The nut with the...
Joe's advice is good.
The nut with the orange wire is the (+) wire charging your batteries out of the alt, and guessing by your wiring probably going to the ammeter, unless you've wired it...
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Forum: Electrical
08-03-2018, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,858
Sort of. Wait until the batteries get low,...
Sort of. Wait until the batteries get low, connect it, and *disconnect it again* when the voltage passes about 14.2-14.4 or so.
I had to do this flying once. The alternator wiring had a short to...
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Forum: Electrical
08-03-2018, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,858
16 volts under power :eek::eek:
You have the...
16 volts under power :eek::eek:
You have the standard Motorola alternator and regulator that has no equalize or adjustments of any kind. It must be defective.
Disconnect the wire shown and then...
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Forum: Electrical
08-03-2018, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,858
First thing:
With the engine not running and...
First thing:
With the engine not running and the battery charger off, run a load like some lights for a few minutes and then shut everything off. Let the batteries sit for half and hour and check...
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Forum: Ignition System
06-04-2018, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,184
Installing Electronic Ignition
Hi All
I just installed the Pertronix 1146a electronic ignition on my Atomic 4 and used the opportunity to film the step by step.
https://youtu.be/jcdBjA7QTDc
Hopefully that helps someone...
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Forum: Helpful Videos
06-04-2018, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 9,354
Installing Electronic Ignition
Hi All
I just installed the Pertronix 1146a electronic ignition on my Atomic 4 and used the opportunity to film the step by step.
https://youtu.be/jcdBjA7QTDc
Hopefully that helps someone...
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